NORTH VANCOUVER - Cleanup for Salmon and Friends
2021-10-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver)
Cleanup for Salmon and Friends

Help restore a small park adjacent to Maplewood Farm. This park contains a salmon-bearing creek and is a gem of a park tucked away next to the Seymour River. Clean up garbage, remove invasive species, and plant native plants.
Location: Seymour River Heritage Park (2059 Heritage Park Lane, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A4)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturekids-cleanup-for-salmon-and-friends-tickets-170043531781
Please get tickets for each family member who is attending.
Masks are optional and preferred during NatureKids events, and we will be doing a daily health check. Please stay home if you’re not feeling well.

VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY - A Conversation Youth Environmental Changemakers
2021-10-19 18:00 - 19:00
A Conversation Youth Environmental Changemakers

We are pleased to be showcasing three of The Starfish Canada award recipients Kate O’Connor, Sofia Slater and Tessica Tuong. Join us for an inspiring panel discussion session with these youth leaders as they share their stories and journeys. The session will be hosted by our very own alumna Maja Lampa.

The Starfish Canada celebrates young environmental leaders by connecting them with a platform for storytelling, and environmental advocacy among a community of change-makers.

Each of our voices can have an impact. Come find out how these young leaders made a difference in the world around them. Register here.

Kate O’Connor
Kate believes that in order to take meaningful climate action, we need elected officials who understand the urgency of the climate crisis. When the B.C. 2020 provincial election was called, Kate ran as the Green Party candidate in Saanich South, and became the youngest candidate in provincial history. Over the course of her campaign, she advocated for a transition to a just and green economy through ending oil and gas subsidies and reinvesting in tech and renewable energy sectors. She is also a leader and advocate for intergenerational leadership and youth participation in politics. Kate now works as the constituent advocate for Saanich North and the Islands and is learning about the day -to-day impacts provincial legislation has on citizens. Kate firmly believes that engaging young people in the political process and electing leaders who understand the urgency of the climate crisis are crucial parts of the fight to save the natural environment.
Sofia Slater
Sofia is a student from Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. She is currently studying Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo. She is passionate about environmental sustainability and showing people that everyone has the ability to make a positive impact on the planet. She has spoken at events ranging from 10 to over 5,000 people on how consumer choices do have the power to create lasting environmental change. She loves introducing people to the power of the outdoors when it comes to inspiring people to want to protect the planet.
Tessica Tuong
Tesicca is working hard to build a brighter future for the community. From affordable housing, to fighting the climate crisis, to building partnerships across the community that make a real difference — Tesicca is fighting for you. She founded CityHive, a non-profit organization that directly engages young people when it comes to important decisions that affect their lives.

NANAIMO - Salmon Fun!
2021-10-23 10:00 - 12:00
Salmon Fun!
Join us for a fun and interactive family event all about salmon. We’ll play games and learn about how incredible salmon are, from their unique lifecycle to their role in our BC ecosystem.
Save the Date! Registration details coming soon.
For questions or more info email nanaimo@naturekidsbc.ca

NICOMEKL - Tree Planting with the City of Surrey
2021-10-23 12:30 - 13:30
Tree Planting with the City of Surrey

The planting session is approximately 1 hour long. We recommend that participants bring a mask to wear at times when physical distancing may be difficult and that individuals stay home if they have any symptoms of illness or have been advised to self-isolate. Participants will be responsible for bringing their own water and should wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. All other equipment and instruction will be provided by City of Surrey staff. We will be planting a mix of shrubs and trees.
To register, please send us an email that includes the names of all family members that plan to attend.
Date: Saturday, October 23
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Chantrell Creek Park (13741 24 avenue)
Participants: max 30
Parking: Park in the elementary school parking lot

KAMLOOPS - Leaf Art in the Park
2021-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
Leaf Art in the Park

Join us to create some leaf art. We’ll meet at the bandshell at Riverside park and create leaf collages and leaf mobiles. We’ll have the cover of the bandshell to protect us, if it happens to rain. This event will be right downtown, for a change, to enjoy our urban nature. I’ll have supplies and we can gather fallen leaves from around the park to spend some time appreciating the beauty of fall!

I’ll bring some salmon educational materials for those of you who missed our salmon day last month.

Please RSVP to this email, if you are coming to this event. Don’t worry about being late, we’ll just be in one location for the whole time. Bring some warm drinks and come hang out with us.

VANCOUVER - What's Your Favorite Mushroom?
2021-10-24 10:30 - 12:00
What’s Your Favorite Mushroom?
Mushrooms love this wet, west coast weather and with our Nature Mentor Ludovic Le Renard, we’ll learn where to find dozens of BC’s mushroom species nestled in the forest of the UBC campus, and how to safely identify these fabulous fungi. We’ll collect our own specimens for further study when we return to our starting point. We may even discover our favourite mushroom!
Ludo is passionate about fungi, from the largest conks on trees to the microscopic moulds in our fridges. Ludo is currently a postdoctoral fellow at UBC where he is researching what fungi have been up to in the last 150 millions of years.
Registration will be limited to 8 families. If you are registered for the North Shore Mushroom Walk and Origami Explorer Day on Nov. 7, we ask that you don’t register for this event to give more of our families a chance to learn about mushrooms this fall. If there is room in this Explorer Day by Friday Oct. 22, we’ll open it up to everyone. Register here.
Meeting Location: The UBC Flag Pole on Crescent Road next to the Chan Centre on the UBC Campus.
Parking: The closest parking lot to the Flag Pole is the Rose Garden Parkade; payment required.

Public Transit: Many buses go to the UBC Exchange and the Flag Pole is about a 10 minute walk from there.
See maps below for more information.
Dress: Dress for the weather, and wear shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty or wet. Depending on the temperature, gloves might be useful as well.
Bring: A container for mushroom specimens, a size equivalent to a medium or large Tupperware. A butter knife or something similar to dig out the base of the mushrooms.
Weather: We will go rain or shine, but will cancel in the case of torrential rain.
Bathroom facilities can be found at the nearby Museum of Anthropology.
Covid 19: Masks outdoors are currently optional but preferred. Please stay home if you’re not feeling well.

VANCOUVER - Ivy Pull & Basket Weaving
2021-10-30 10:00 - 12:30
Ivy Pull and Basket Weaving
We will be heading to the Renfrew Ravine for an invasive ivy pull as well as a basket weaving workshop from 10 am – 12:30 pm. We are thrilled that the Still Moon Arts Society has offered to facilitate this Explorer Day. Some of you may remember them from our Renfrew Ravine Native Planting & Invasive Ivy Pull last fall.
Still Moon Arts Society is an organization that inspires vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature. You can find out more about them: https://stillmoonarts.ca/
The first portion of this Explorer Day will be pulling ivy at the ravine so please dress to get messy! Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring rain gear in case of inclement weather.
We will then start the basket weaving part of the Explorer Day. Our nature mentors will give us instructions and assist us in weaving them ourselves. This portion will be inside so please bring a mask & be prepared to show proof of vaccination.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Colour Me Local Dye Garden on the edge of the Renfrew Ravine (located at 24th & Renfrew).
The capacity for this event is 15 people so we will be registering families on a first come first serve basis. That being said, please remember to notify us if you register for the event and are no longer available to attend & need to cancel to allow for more families to participate.
Register Here.

VANCOUVER - Halloween Hike at Whyte Lake
2021-10-31 10:00 - 12:00
Halloween Hike at Whyte Lake
What better thing to do on the morning of Hallowe’en, Oct. 31, than go on a hike! We are thrilled to have Stephen Hui, author of “Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia” to guide us on this fall hike. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert about hiking while we explore this scenic area of wetlands and forest. And you’ll get home in plenty of time to get ready for Trick or Treating!
This 5 Kms hike will take approx. 2 hours. Our destination will be the small, peaceful Whyte Lake in the hills of West Vancouver. On the trail we’ll pass old growth forest groves of Western Cedar and Douglas Fir, and see several old growth giants. We’ll also look for signs of fall in the area as we hike.
Please note: The path has some uphill areas, and the elevation and length of the hike may be difficult for some of our younger members. That being said, the whole family is welcome including teens.
More information on this hike from #Vancouvertrails can be found here.
Weather: We will go rain or shine, but will cancel in the case of torrential rain.
What to Wear/Bring: Hikers should have hiking boots or shoes, or sturdy footwear. Bring warm layers, snacks and plenty of water, and possibly rain gear.
Meeting Place: The parking lot at the Whyte Lake Trailhead, off Westport Road in West Vancouver. See maps below.
Register here.
You can listen to a recent interview with Stephen Hui about fall hiking on CBC’s Early Edition. More information about Stephen’s latest book can be found here. Stephen is currently working on a book about hiking with children.

VICTORIA - I Spy Spectacular Salmon
2021-11-06 09:30 - 10:30
I Spy Spectacular Salmon

On this Explorer Day we will join a Park Interpreter at Goldstream Provincial Park to have a close-up look at the magnificent chum salmon as they return to spawn and complete their life cycle. We will take a walk along the river to view the salmon and head to the Nature House for some more exploration. The bald eagles and seagulls will be starting to arrive to feast on the salmon carcasses so it might be stinky.

More details to follow and please RSVP here.
WHEN: Saturday, November 6th, 9:30 ~ 10:30am ; Please try to arrive by 9:15am so we can sign in and start on time with the interpreter.
WHERE: Meet at the river side of the Main Shelter/Washroom area just off of the main parking lot.
COME PREPARED: Wear warm layers for being outdoors in the woods. It can be cold next to the river! Bring binoculars if you have some in case you want to see across the estuary. Note that the washrooms at the Nature House are closed, but there are washrooms at the entrance to the Park.
DIRECTIONS to Goldstream Provincial Park:
If coming from downtown Victoria, take Highway 1 past exit 14 and stay on Highway 1 until you see a sign for Goldstream Provincial Park and a turn off to the right (Finlayson Arm Road). Exit the highway and turn left into the parking lot. Continue to the very end of the parking lot where you will find the main washrooms.
For Public Transit, take bus 39 or 58.
To read more about Goldstream, look here: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/goldstream/

MERRITT - Raptors!
2021-11-06 10:30 - 11:30
Raptor Research Program
Join us and our friends at the BC Wildlife Park for a session all about raptors.
Location: the Lower Nicola Hall
RSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca – space will be limited.

NELSON - Hikin' for Lichen
2021-11-06 13:30 - 14:30
Hikin’ for Lichen
We are happy to welcome Rob Macrae for a crisp fall walk at Sproule Creek Trail. We will be looking for different species of lichens and mushrooms as we observe how the forest is changing as we step into winter. Rob is an instructor in the Integrated Environmental Planning program at Selkirk College and is best known for his popular mushroom hunting walks in the spring and fall. We will be focusing on lichens as we are a bit late to capture many of the fall mushroom species, but you never know what we might find!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/8bR4VYyWobaCyvXK7
Location & Directions: Turn onto Taghum Frontage Road from Highway 6 near Nelson (across from Taghum Shell). Then turn into Sproule Creek Road and drive 7km up. Near the end of the road, as pavement turns to gravel, watch for parking on your left. Find more trail info here.
Please be sure to dress for the weather, this event will run rain or shine.
There is paved road access to the trailhead parking lot. The trail is easy and relatively level, but with some stairs and short steeper sections that would not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Please contact us if you have questions about the suitability of this hike for your family.

VANCOUVER & NORTH VANCOUVER - Marvelous Mushrooms
2021-11-07 10:00 - 12:00
Marvelous Mushrooms
Join us for a mushroom filled morning. We will have not one but two nature mentors in this double activity event! Willoughby Arevalo will take us on a mushroom walk to learn about and identify some local species. And Terezinha Cabral will lead us in a mushroom origami session.

We will have two groups and will switch off halfway so that everyone gets the full experience. We’ll meet outside the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and then go across the street to the covered area with picnic tables.
Location: Lynn Canyon Park, North Vancouver.

VANCOUVER - Salmon Spawning at Stoney Creek
2021-11-11 13:00 - 15:00
See Salmon Spawning at Stoney Creek
This is the peak time for salmon spawning and we are thrilled to have connected with Nature Mentors, father and son George and Luka Kovacic who will give us a tour of Stoney Creek. Luka, age 12, is passionate about BC salmon and monitors their return to Stoney Creek on a regular basis. Although numbers of returning salmon are down this year, Stoney Creek is one of the few places close to Vancouver that the amazing life cycle of Pacific salmon can still be seen.
Register here.
Meeting Location and Directions: Stoney Creek borders Burnaby and Burquitlam. We will meet at Oakdale Park, in the parking lot at the front of the park.
If driving, there are 3 route options. See map below. From East Vancouver for example, the drive is approx 18 – 25 minutes.
If using transit, the Burquitlam Skytrain Station is a 15-minute walk from the park.
What to bring: Water and snack. Perhaps an umbrella.

What to wear: As it is likely to be raining at least part of the time, dress appropriately for the weather; layered clothing might be helpful too. Boots or waterproof shoes are recommended. Although Luka will be going into the creek, we will stay on the trails and paths. For more information about Stoney Creek, please see the website of the Stoney Creek Environmental Committee.

VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY - Spiders, Oh My!
2021-11-16 18:00 - 19:00
Spiders draw a reaction from us – how does your house react?
Join NatureKids BC’s Andres Mancera Barreto to explore their awesome science!

About this event
Come and join us for a talk about how these arachnids, in their uniqueness, differ from other organisms and among each other. We will learn how to distinguish some of them by their webs, their importance for their ecosystems and us, and a few facts that reflect their uniqueness. Come and learn about Black Widows, Jumping spiders and more.

Radioactive? Maybe not. Charlotte’s Web? Definitely beautiful! Important in BC’s ecosystem? Let’s learn!
Register here.

KAMLOOPS - Orienteering
2021-11-21 10:00 - 11:30
Orienteering in Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park
Come on out and practice some compass skills.
Please meet at the parking lot at 10am. https://goo.gl/maps/kiKq7b7JxvzAXmTM6
Dress for the weather!
Please RSVP to kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca if you can join us, so I can make sure we have enough supplies. Also, please let me know if you have a compass, or if your little one will need to borrow a club one.
We’ll be social distancing as best we can, and feel free to bring a mask for moments when this isn’t possible.

VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY - Candid Camera
2021-11-27 10:00 - 11:00
Local Wildlife Caught on Camera Traps
Have you ever wondered how camera traps work and the science that goes into planning and monitoring them? We will discuss that along with information on what kinds of animals are seen on camera traps and what researchers do with that information.
Join us to learn about the work of the Wildlife Coexistence lab and the amazing animals in our BC Parks and see some funny and candid images of the non-human visitors to our parks.
Register here to join us!
This presentation is being coordinated in collaboration with BC Parks and the Wildlife Coexistence Lab. They are a research lab at UBC, focusing on wildlife coexistence and the use of camera traps.
Presenters:
Chris Colton (MSc Student)
Originally from Pickering, Ontario
A part of WildCo for 2 years – Currently studying grizzly bear and how they ae affected by
logging
Loves exploring what our beautiful parks have to offer, to us and to the wildlife that lives in them.
Jamie Clarke (Research technician)
From Vancouver, BC
Started with WildCo in May 2021 – She does field work in the summer and data processing in
the winter.
Grew up in BC Parks and loves seeing where her feet can take her.

VICTORIA - Haro Woods. Planting Extravaganza!
2021-11-27 13:00 - 15:00
Haro Woods Planting Extravaganza!

On this Explorer Day, we will put environmental stewardship into practice again with our Nature Mentor Lindsay Coulter. We will be planting native plants in areas cleared of ivy to replenish the foliage and improve habitat for wildlife! The more plants we plant, the more oxygen in the air and the more we tackle climate change. Come and help make a difference!

RSVP here.
Lindsay is a volunteer Lead Steward for Saanich Parks in Haro Woods. She is also the former David Suzuki’s Queen of GreenTM, a naturalist, educator, facilitator, writer, and parent. Her work has been to coach, mentor and educate parents, teachers, and childcare staff to foster a deep connection with the living world. She believes nature is the classroom, a teacher, and a healer.
For more info on other volunteer stewardship opportunities and to learn more about Haro Woods.
WHERE: Eagle Rock (inside the woods off Finnerty Rd.). Look for a Haro Woods green sign marker at trailhead off newly paved walkway/bike trail which runs along Finnerty Road. Metered spaces are available at UVic daycare (3889 Finnerty Rd) or you may be able to park in the neighbourhood and walk. Alternatively, there is parking north on Edgelow in front of Arbutus Middle School.
MAP LINK: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/haro-woods-park
DIRECTIONS BY TRANSIT: #11 bus until UVic daycare on Finnerty @Edgelow
COME PREPARED: Participants should dress for the weather. We will run rain or shine but not in high winds (above 60 km/hour) or a snow day. Bring garden or work gloves, but there are some extras to loan (not kid-sized). Bring a snack and water. There are no washrooms.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS: There will be a sign in sheet/waiver upon arrival. We will mostly stay in our family “pods” and take care to social distance. Masks are optional for adults, but are highly recommended where distance cannot be maintained. We will be outdoors the entire time!

NORTH VANCOUVER - Beautiful Birds
2021-12-05 13:00 - 14:30
Beautiful Birds
Join bird biologist Hana Hermanek to learn about local winter birds, and get ready for the winter bird count! The Bird Count has been running since 1900, and it’s the longest citizen science project in North America. This year, your family can take part!
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturekids-bc-beautiful-birds-tickets-170041419463
Please get tickets for every member of your family that is attending.
This program will take place in person outdoors in Lynn Canyon Park. Masks are optional and preferred, and we will be doing a daily health check. Please stay home if you’re not feeling well.

VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY - Virtual Birding
2021-12-07 18:00 - 19:00
Virtual Birding
Join us for a virtual Explorer Day with our friends from Birds Canada. Kris Cu will lead us in a virtual birding experience to learn about some of our local birds, explore local bird habitat by video, and ask a bird expert questions about British Columbia birds. December is a month filled with bird counts and this is a great place to start learning about our local feathered friends.
Free and open to all. Pre-registration is required. Join us by registering here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-explorer-day-virtual-birding-tickets-220232660817

NELSON - Christmas Bird Count for Kids - RESCHEDULED to Dec 11
2021-12-11 10:00 - 12:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2021
We will be meeting at the Nelson waterfront and we will participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids, a citizen science program organized by Birds Canada. There will be prizes and hot cocoa for all! Our mentors will be Joanne Siderius, head naturalist at Kokanee Creek Park, and Paul Prappas, experienced local birder and participant in numerous Christmas Bird Counts.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7OELRL3cVCpXABOglBmTtTs7rIJZ2vHAtBo83DAdPVrLCKw/viewform
Location: Lakeside Park (end closest to the mall)
Contact nelson@naturekidsbc.ca for questions.
Photo credit: Julie Clement

VANCOUVER - Christmas Bird Count for Kids - CANCELLED
2021-12-11 10:00 - 12:00
We are so sorry to announce that due to some incoming bad weather with high winds forecast, we have to cancel this year’s event in Stanley Park. We will plan to run a similar event in May 2022 so stay tuned for details. Langley will be having a bird count on Jan 1 for those that are able to attend.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2021 – Stanley Park
Calling all young birders! Join us online alongside other families and experts for this annual winter bird survey event. After a quick introduction to bird identification where you’ll learn to tell your Kinglets from Kingfishers, we will split into groups and head into the forest and foreshore for a 45-minute bird counting adventure then regroup to share our findings. Check out the downloadable resources below to enhance your experience!
This program is free for registration and is a collaboration between Birds Canada, NatureKids BC, and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Register HERE.
Location: We will meet at the Stanley Park Dining Pavilion (located at 610 Pipeline Road).  Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of the program. The whole program will be delivered outdoors, so please dress for the weather.

This program will follow approved COVID protocols, and attendees must respect these protocols to participate in the program. To make everyone comfortable, we will encourage distancing and will be keeping group sizes low to accommodate this.

KAMLOOPS - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2021-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2021
Calling all young birders! Join us online alongside other families and experts for this annual winter bird survey event. We’ll have Naturalist Club mentors to help with bird ID and record what we see to add to the national records for this year.
Location: meet at the River Trail airport parking lot. We’ll walk along the river shore and watch for birds as we go. Feel free to bring some warm drinks and snack for yourselves, binoculars if you have them and bird books. I’ll bring some along to share, too!

SALMON ARM - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2021-12-21 13:00 - 15:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids

Join us for our annual Bird Count. It will be on Winter Solstice! We will be joined by our very own Pattie Perkins who will lead us on a bird walk so we can count birds and submit to this year’s count.

Location: Salmon Arm Bay foreshore (meet at outhouse west end, near CSRD)

Please dress warmly. And if you have a thermos bring some hot chocolate or tea whichever you prefer. Might be nice to have something warm afterwards. We will print up some guide sheets from Birds Canada.
Bring:

Binoculars if you have.
Bird book if you have.
Keen interest in looking for birds and having fun exploring.

Follow us on Facebook (NatureKids:Salmon Arm)
Invite your friends.

LANGLEY - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2022-01-01 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for ESC’s 4th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Youth!
We will walk around Brydon Lagoon identifying and counting birds as part of a Canada wide study. All our data will be submitted to Bird Studies Canada.
All ages event. It will be on a stroller friendly route.
Free with registration. To register your family click here.

MERRITT - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2022-01-08 10:00 - 12:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Alan Burger (Nicola Naturalist Society) and Loretta Holmes (Wildlife Technician Upper Nicola Band) will be our mentors. We should have plenty of knowledgeable birders present to share their passions about birds with us! We will be visiting two locations 15 minutes from town to look, hear and learn about overwintering birds. We will be filling out a Christmas kids Bird Count form. We will have two spotting scopes and binoculars for every child.
Location: meet at 10am at NVIT (lower parking lot) and we will convoy to our location (TBD but within a 15 minute drive from Merritt). We should be out for two hours.
What to expect and what to bring: Please pack snacks, water and something warm to drink and dress appropriately for the weather. Luckily the weather will be on the warmer side (forecast of 0 degrees C and overcast). We will try to make it as accessible for all. However depending on the weather there may be snow on the ground making walking a bit more difficult. We will be bringing one or two spotting scopes and are working on finding binoculars for each family to share. If you have a set of your own please bring them!
The event will be entirely outside and there will be lots of room to social distance.

NELSON - Winter Ecology on Snowshoes
2022-01-09 13:30 - 15:00
Winter Ecology on Snowshoes

What adaptations do animals have to survive in winter? How can we find their tracks and signs in the snow? We are welcoming back outdoor educator Shanoon Bennett to share her knowledge about the outdoor world in winter – on snowshoes!

Location: meet at Whitewater Nordic Centre parking lot

Kids should be age 4 and up for snowshoeing. Younger kids may need to be carried.
This program is free for club members. Non members may attend if there is space. Email us to find out more nelson@naturekidsbc.ca.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpGmdk_S3NoOmPx6iuaHPcEfbfRDtUSTFapd5if0byIFdUGg/viewform?usp=sf_link

TRI-CITIES - Minnekhada Park Exploration
2022-01-15 10:00 - 11:30
Minnekhada Park Exploration
Join us for our first Explorer Day for this year – a guided nature walk in Minnekhada Regional Park led by Nature mentor Natasha Beauregard from the Burnaby Park Association.
To RSVP please email tricities@naturekidsbc.ca with the number of attendees from your family. If you are a member family, please mention that as well. The event will be entirely outside and there will be lots of room for social distancing.

VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY - Virtual Visit with OWL Rescue
2022-01-16 10:30 - 11:30
Learn more about local birds of prey during this virtual visit to OWL Rescue

Learn about OWL and the raptors that call British Columbia home. You will get the chance to meet one of OWL’s Raptor Ambassadors and a question period with our Educator.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-naturekids-workshop-owl-rescue-tickets-225499845107
This program is 40 minutes long. Suitable for ages 5+. Pre-registration is required.
This program will take place on Zoom. We will email a link to participants approximately an hour prior to the program.

BULKLEY VALLEY - Tracks in the Snow
2022-01-22 10:30 - 11:30
Tracks in the Snow

Join us for an exciting exploration of the woods behind Twain Sullivan Elementary school were we will be learning about and identifying different animal tracks found in the snow! You can look forward to hearing a story, playing a fun game, and being out in the great outdoors.

If you are able, please let us know if you will be attending our event. You can contact us at: bulkleyvalley@naturekidsbc.ca.

This first event is a gift from us to you! Try out our nature program and see if you would like to become a member. Details on how to register will be at our event. Please dress warmly as our event will be held entirely outside. We look forward to seeing you!

Although our event is outside we encourage participants to wear a mask anytime were are not able to be safetly distance at 6 feet. During the activity participants will be spread out, safely distanced from each other. We will provide all the materials which will be sanitized before hand.

MERRITT - Trees in Wintertime
2022-01-22 13:00 - 15:00
Trees in Wintertime

Join us for an afternoon walk with mentor Suzanne Shears in Central Park to learn about what trees do in the wintertime. We will also learn how to identify trees residing in the park.

We will be meeting at Bench School at 10am (look for us by the tennis courts). We are pairing up with the Literacy Society so there will be other events happening as well. Please plan to stick around and check out what they are up to after our time together.

Questions or to RSVP: merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
